Polymer Production Engineer

  Polymer Production EngineerDepartment:   Polymer  Reports To:   Department ManagerFLSA Status:   Salaried Exempt SUMMARY Maximizes production volumes and Q1 conversions of raw materials into finished PET resin product. Reduces operating and product costs in the Polymer area. General Qualifications: Good analytical and problem-solving skills, good written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment, self-motivated, good computer skills, organized, and able to manage multiple projects at the same time, desire to work in a hands-on environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required.  Supports daily production activities by analyzing process/product data and operating procedures to resolve polymer production problems.  Investigate production excursions for root cause, recommends actions to prevent future recurrences and implements solutions.  Recommends and implements production line/equipment modifications to increase production volumes, Q1 conversions and line reliability.  Identifies issues that limit run time of the production line and actions required to increase line life.  Identifies and implements cost reductions or cost avoidances.  Supports operator training with input on operating procedures, technical information and training needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.  QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:B.S. degree in Engineering required with a minimum of 3 years experience in the engineering field preferred. Preferably experience in chemical manufacturing or a continuous process production environment.  Ø  Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.Ø  Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings and blueprints.Ø  Knowledge of algebra, calculus, statistics and their application.Ø  Knowledge of physical principles, laws and their application.   LANGUAGE SKILLS Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, rules of composition and grammar. Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure/vendor manuals.  Ability to write reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.  MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAble to use mathematical skills inherent to those prerequisite to a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Ability to use a Computer and software such as, Excel, Word, scheduling software and the like. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Apply critical thinking skills by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches to problems. Able to use deductive reasoning  to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Able to use inductive reasoning to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  SAFETY REQUIREMENTS   The Pearl River Plant aims for a risk free work environment and the people of the Pearl River plant are expected to work in a manner which results in no personal injury.  To accomplish this, all equipment and jobs will be designed for safe operation and all employees are trained to utilize procedures, which safeguard their personal well being.  The following safety requirements are characteristic of what is required to perform the essential functions of this job to ensure the highest level of productivity and to ensure a risk free environment. Plant dress code is enforced at all times. Steel toed safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required in production areas.  Hardhats may be required in some areas. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  MRINetwork is the largest and most successful search organization in the world. Each MRINetwork office is a single point of contact to over 1,100 offices in more than 37 countries, our candidates have access to the right jobs virtually anywhere in the world. LOCATION: US-MS-Southern JOB CATEGORY: Manufacturing/Production/Operations TYPE: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project SALARY: 38.00 - 48.00 USD /hour COMPANY: MRINetwork CONTACT NAME: Darrell Perry EMAIL: Apply by Email